59-Year-Old CRPF Jawan Arrested In Madhya Pradesh Over Assaulting Minor Girl
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A 59-year-old CRPF jawan has been arrested in Madhya Pradesh’s Sidhi district for allegedly raping a four-year-old girl, police said.
The accused, who was on leave from his posting in Jammu and Kashmir, was arrested after the child’s mother lodged a complaint at Majhauli police station.
Child Allegedly Called Out on Pretext of Snacks
The incident took place on the night of August 14, 2026.
The girl had gone outside her home but did not return for some time. When she came back crying, her family asked what had happened.
Police said the child told her mother that the accused, who lived in the neighborhood, had called her on the pretext of giving her snacks and sexually assaulted her.
Mother Lodges Complaint, Accused Arrested
The girl’s mother approached Majhauli police station on August 15 and submitted a written complaint.
Police registered a case under relevant provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and other applicable laws. The accused was subsequently arrested.
He was produced before a local court on Sunday and was sent to district jail under the court’s order.
CRPF Jawan Was on Leave From J&K Posting
Police said the accused is currently posted in Jammu and Kashmir and had returned to his native place on 20 days’ leave.
He is expected to retire from service next year.
The case has triggered anger in the area, with local residents demanding strict punishment if the allegations are proved. Investigation into the case is continuing.
